Office of Labor Standards
New Wage Rates Announced
Effective July 1, 2025, the Chicago minimum wage for employers with 4 or more employees will be $16.60 per hour, while the tipped employee minimum wage will be $12.62 per hour. For youth workers, subsidized temporary youth employment programs, and subsidized transitional employment programs, the minimum wage will be $16.50 per hour.
Fair Workweek compensation ceilings will also increase on July 1, 2025. Covered Employees who earn equal to or less than $62,561.90 (salary) or $32.60 (hourly) will be covered by the ordinance.
Press Release
Bulletin - July 1st Labor Law Changes
Upcoming Informational Webinars:
Martes, 06/24 de las 02:00 pm a las 03:15 pm.
Actualizaciones a las Protecciones Laborales de Chicago-incluyendo el aumento anual al Salario Mínimo de la Ciudad, la amplificación a las métricas de compensación de la Semana Laboral Justa y la ampliación del acceso a la cause de acción privada.
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Thursday 06/26 2:00 pm to 03:15 pm
Updates to Chicago’s Labor Protections-including the annual increase to the City’s Minimum Wage, Fair Workweek compensation metrics, and expanded access to private cause of action.
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Office of labor standards
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Office of Labor Standards (OLS) oversees Chicago's landmark labor laws through engagement and enforcement.
OLS processes complaints, conducts investigations, mediates disputes, directs settlement proceedings, issues violations and if necessary, seeks licensure discipline against employers.
Chicago's Labor Laws
Public Notices
Chicago Labor Laws Public Notices, official informational posters, must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the place of employment and provided with each Covered Employee’s first paycheck. Retaliation for filing a complaint with Office of Labor Standards is prohibited.
View and download the current Chicago Labor Law Public Notices
Chicago Labor Laws Educational Resources
The Office of Labor Standards has put together law-specific educational resources.
Model Policies, Fact Sheets and Resources "Art is Labor" Creative Worker Campaign
Chicago Labor Law Webinars
The City of Chicago hosts webinars regularly on Chicago labor Laws.
View previous webinars:
- Chicago’s Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (English)
- La Ordenanza de Tiempo Libre Pagado Y Tiempo Pagado de Enfermedad y Seguridad de la ciudad de Chicago (Español)
- Chicago’s Minimum Wage Ordinance, Including Annual Increase and Step 1 of the Phase Out of the Tipped Wage Credit (English)
- Descripción General de la Ley de Salario Mínimo de la Ciudad de Chicago, Incluyendo el Aumento Anual y el paso 1 de la eliminación gradual del Crédito por Salario con Propinas (Español)
View additional webinars on the Office of Labor Standards YouTube playlist.
View upcoming webinars by visiting Chicago.gov/BACPwebinars.
Resources
Reports
The BACP Office of Labor Standards works closely with the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR). CCHR is charged with enforcing the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and the Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance. Please contact the CCHR If you believe you have experienced discrimination in the workplace based on: race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, criminal history, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy status), gender identity, marital status, parental status, military status, credit history, credit history or retaliation. Learn more by visiting the CCHR website.
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